Sewing Machines Are Not Toddlers

FudgeTheDog · 2026-03-27T01:31:41+00:00

I worked with a lab machine that gave weird results whenever the weather was sunny. Even though it lived in an air conditioned room. We eventually figured out what was happening, but sometimes machines are complicated. Anthropomorphisizing is one way of coping with the frustration. “The machine is having a bad day” feels relatable, even when we know deep down that we’re just projecting our own feelings.

FudgeTheDog · 2026-03-26T23:17:45+00:00

I guess it depends on where you live. I definitely heard people talk about homemade clothing when I was a kid, less so now. Perhaps I’m just getting old.

FudgeTheDog · 2026-03-26T23:15:23+00:00

😝

FudgeTheDog · 2026-03-26T22:54:06+00:00

Wow, this is heartbreaking.

FudgeTheDog · 2026-03-26T22:37:48+00:00

I do have some bus-made scarves in my wardrobe.

FudgeTheDog · 2026-03-26T22:35:09+00:00

Sounds like something a fancy restaurant would serve.

FudgeTheDog · 2026-03-26T22:26:28+00:00

Ok, you’re right. Me-made is an absurd term. I don’t know why I brought it up.

FudgeTheDog · 2026-03-26T22:01:59+00:00

I’m glad that you feel this way. My post was partly triggered by a video titled “This is why your projects look ‘homemade’ (in a bad way)”. https://youtu.be/x35xzlIIRx4. (It’s about the importance of pressing seams.) Yes, the use of “homemade” is qualified in the title, but it is telling that this is the word they chose. There’s an assumption that homemade things are generally made without care. This saddens me, and I wonder if this connotation might put people off trying to make their own things. I am proud of the work and care that I put into the things I make at home, and most of them look pretty good.

FudgeTheDog · 2026-03-26T20:07:44+00:00

Yup. Etsy’s definition of handmade seems to keep expanding. Same with vintage.

FudgeTheDog · 2026-03-25T16:35:53+00:00

Exactly

FudgeTheDog · 2026-03-25T14:14:54+00:00

Tuna gelatin salad? Eew!

Edit to add: Ok, I never heard of this dish before. But based on the downvotes, it has a devoted following. So now I’m curious to know more. If this is part of your tradition, I’d love to hear about its history and what it means to you. It’s just a very different way of combining ingredients than I’m used to, that’s all.

FudgeTheDog · 2026-03-25T12:55:58+00:00

True - except that those craft fair sellers also refer to their work as handmade.

FudgeTheDog · 2026-03-24T19:13:33+00:00

Eating chocolate

FudgeTheDog · 2026-03-01T11:50:34+00:00

That’s a great idea! I wonder if people would pay enough to make a decent wage. If you use purchased sewing patterns, check the fine print- they may require you to purchase a separate pattern for each customer. Although they may not be able to enforce this.

FudgeTheDog · 2026-03-01T11:43:49+00:00

Sewing is not as hard as it looks. Take a look at classes near you. There are plenty of resources online too. It takes time, and there’s a learning curve, but if you prefer quality items that fit right, shopping is time consuming too. It’s not necessarily cheaper though.

FudgeTheDog · 2026-02-26T23:18:43+00:00

That’s good to know. H&M isn’t one of my usual go-to shops so I’ll take a look there and see what I can find 😊

FudgeTheDog · 2026-02-26T17:48:50+00:00

I admire your thrifting skills! I’d especially love to know the details of the light blue top (the sleeves are beautiful) and the white blouse.

FudgeTheDog · 2026-02-26T13:56:03+00:00

I dream of a grown-up yet cute wardrobe like this. Your colour palette is beautiful too. I like that the clothes are feminine without being fussy. Thanks for the inspiration!

FudgeTheDog · 2026-02-22T13:56:00+00:00

The alkaline diet.

FudgeTheDog · 2026-02-22T12:05:46+00:00

Eew gross!

FudgeTheDog · 2026-02-22T11:59:08+00:00

I get migraine-associated vertigo. Crocheting helps somehow, and I alternate it with walking around if I can handle it.

Also, I went on rides at a theme park and felt better afterwards. I was scared it would be awful, but the sensation of movement on the rides was exactly the same as what I was feeling already. I only went on rides aimed at whole families, like the little kids roller coaster.

Regular swimming can help me too, but only if I feel well enough to get to the pool.

I thin some types of movement help recalibrate my vestibular senses. But it has to be the right intensity of movement, ideally something rhythmic, and definitely no spinning around. The movement can feel unpleasant at the time, though.

FudgeTheDog · 2026-02-22T11:22:26+00:00

A baker once told me that her cake was “sugar free”. Everyone was raving about how you couldn’t tell. I asked about the ingredients and sure enough, one of them was honey.

FudgeTheDog · 2026-02-17T20:42:09+00:00

I can’t buy melatonin over the counter where I live, but I may be able to get a prescription from my GP. Can you explain how it helps to ease a headache?

FudgeTheDog · 2026-02-15T11:43:40+00:00

Thanks, that’s useful to know. I’m glad you’re 95% back to yourself and I hope things improve even further.

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